Video Game Tester (QA) Salary
- The median game tester salary is $105,000 (middle half $70,700–$131,200), based on 21 disclosed-pay US job postings over the last 12 months as of October 2026, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
$105,000
Median salary
$70,700–$131,200
Middle half of postings
21
Disclosed-pay US postings
Median Salary by Level
| Level | Median | Middle half (25th–75th pct) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | Not enough data | — | 0 |
| Entry-level / Junior | Not enough data | — | 0 |
| Mid-level / unspecified | Not enough data | — | 4 |
| Senior | Not enough data | — | 7 |
| Lead | Not enough data | — | 4 |
| Manager / Director | Not enough data | — | 5 |
Top-Paying US States
| State | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $80,000 | 9 |
Studios With the Most Salaried Postings
| Studio | Salaried Postings |
|---|---|
| CD PROJEKT RED | 3 |
| Skydance | 2 |
| Scopely | 2 |
| That's No Moon | 2 |
| Daybreak Games | 2 |
| Seismic Squirrel | 1 |
| teamLFG (PlayStation Studios) | 1 |
| Activision | 1 |
| Aristocrat | 1 |
| Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast | 1 |
Current Open Roles With Salaries
| Title | Studio | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| QA Lead - Social | teamLFG (PlayStation Studios) | $185,000 |
| QA Engineer, Games Platform & Analytics - Mattel Games Studio | Mattel | $135,000 |
| QA Lead | Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast | $121,800 |
| QA Requirements Tester - Activision | Activision | $41,600 annualized |
| QA Manager, Live Operations | Scopely | $121,800 |
| Marketing QA Specialist | Aristocrat | $108,600 |
| Director, Quality Assurance | Scopely | $172,200 |
Most disclosed pay comes from postings in pay-transparency states (CA, NY, WA, CO…) — this is not a national average. Read the methodology →
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FAQ
What is the average game tester salary?
The median game tester salary is $105,000 (middle half $70,700–$131,200), based on 21 disclosed-pay US job postings over the last 12 months as of October 2026, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
21 US postings with disclosed pay, last 12 months. Data last refreshed 2026-10-05. See all game industry salaries →